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FINANCE Friday, 2 April 2021 18:07

Last Shot for Credit Suisse

The disaster pile-up by Credit Suisse causing billions in losses leads to a single conclusion: the Swiss bank needs a major strategy overhaul under new oversight.

FINANCE Thursday, 1 April 2021 17:58

Envysion Hit By Fraudulent Nickel Trading Scheme

Envysion and its chief executive are among those alleged to have been cheated in a nickel trading scheme that raised at least S$1 billion ($742.12 million) from investors.

FINANCE Thursday, 1 April 2021 17:11

Major Credit Suisse Investor Mulling Exit?

The Swiss bank's staunchest supporter is Harris Associates, but the U.S. mutual fund is nursing losses on its years-long investment. When will portfolio manager David Herro have had enough?

FINANCE Thursday, 1 April 2021 15:08

Goldman Sachs Joins Crypto Wealth Wave

Goldman Sachs is the latest to join the wave of global financial institutions seeking a share in the rapidly growing cryptocurrency market.

FINANCE Thursday, 1 April 2021 14:08

ANZ Deputy Chief Decamps to AMP

She takes over from embattled CEO Francesco de Ferrari at the Sydney-based wealth manager.

FINANCE Thursday, 1 April 2021 12:22

Credit Suisse's Massive Conflict of Interest

The sharp conflict of interest between investment banking and wealth management is probably more responsible for the Archegos debacle than any failure of risk management, finews.asia's editor-at-large Andrew Isbester writes.

FINANCE Thursday, 1 April 2021 11:59

EFG Vice-Chairman Exits

A long-standing independent director of Swiss private bank EFG International will not stand for reelection. This follows a generational handover recently in the wealthy Greek family which controls the firm.

FINANCE Thursday, 1 April 2021 11:59

Wealth Advisor Endowus Plans Expansion to Hong Kong

Singapore-based Endowus, which aims to «go deeper and broader» in the Asia market, and has received new funding for its regional ambitions.

FINANCE Thursday, 1 April 2021 11:47

S&P Downgrades Outlook for Credit Suisse

S&P has downgraded its outlook on Credit Suisse as it attempts to recover from the collapse of Bill Hwang’s Archegos Capital Management after being amongst the most exposed banks.

FINANCE Thursday, 1 April 2021 11:25

Citi Names Head of Asia Consumer Bank

He takes over from Gonzalo Luchetti, who was named U.S. consumer banking head, as finews.asia reported in January.

FINANCE Thursday, 1 April 2021 11:15

Hong Kong Sees Widespread Trading Halts

Trading was suspended for dozens of listed companies in Hong Kong’s stock exchange, according to filings, with the market surprised by an unusually popular reason.

FINANCE Thursday, 1 April 2021 10:52

UOB CEO Takes Pay Cut

His compensation in 2020 included an unchanged base salary of S$1.2 million, S$8.568 million bonuses and S$37,000 in-kind benefits. 

FINANCE Thursday, 1 April 2021 10:44

Singapore Mulls Stricter SPAC Rules

Singapore is also looking to join the blank boom but will consider stricter rules than the U.S., such as a higher minimum market capitalization and trading restrictions. 

PEOPLE Thursday, 1 April 2021 09:45

Carlyle Hires Ex-Government Official as Japan Advisor

Global alternatives asset manager Carlyle has named a former official under the Shinzo Abe administration as its senior advisor for its Japan advisory unit.

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FINANCE Wednesday, 31 March 2021 19:18

VP Bank's Singapore CEO Steps Down

The boutique private bank's Singapore chief is leaving due to personal reasons.

FINANCE Wednesday, 31 March 2021 15:29

China’s Big Four Banks Post Profit Growth

China’s four largest banks all registered profit growth in 2020, outperforming the broader mainland market amid a historic coronavirus pandemic.

FINANCE Wednesday, 31 March 2021 15:11

BlackRock to Sell Korea Retail Fund Business

The, for which terms were not disclosed, is part of the company's plans to restructure its Korea business.

FINANCE Wednesday, 31 March 2021 14:44

J.P. Morgan Doubles Loss Forecast for Archegos Collapse

J.P. Morgan analysts forecast that losses related to the collapse of Archegos Capital could reach as high as $10 billion, doubling the bank’s previous estimate.

FINANCE Wednesday, 31 March 2021 14:26

Julius Baer Wins Go-Ahead for Return to Dealmaking

Swiss wealth manager Julius Baer said it is approved to go on the deal hunt again, after a more than one-year time-out due to a Venezuelan money-laundering scandal.

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